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Opinion: Let’s make New York a leader for equitable digital infrastructure
We can’t allow aesthetic concerns with Link5G poles to stand in the way of closing the digital divide.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Safety means investments, not oppression
The governor’s proposal to weaken bail reform will harm our communities. We can’t accept it.
New York City
Opinion
Keep the SHSAT and give black and Latino students a fair chance at passing
Instead of eliminating the SHSAT, New York City must commit to, and invest in, identifying high-potential black and Latino students at a younger age, and then nurture them and prepare them for the rigors of the test, writes Assemblywoman Latrice Walker.
New York City
Opinion
Why New York should eliminate cash bail for smaller crimes
Race, wealth and geography should not determine whether someone is free or locked up.
Opinion
More than just a weekend
The New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators will hold its 47th annual legislative conference in Albany this weekend. This year’s theme is “On This Journey There is Still #Hope,” which is reflective of our grit as a community.
